Privatization Watch - June 2009

Quebec gov't backs away from P3s

Jun 23, 2009 03:10 PM The departure of a top privatization promoter in Quebec signals the government’s retreat from P3s.

P3s even more expensive since financial crisis: report - McGuinty government clinging to P3 model despite even higher costs

Jun 8, 2009 10:53 AM The cost penalty paid by governments for financing hospitals and other public infrastructure projects through public private partnerships (P3s) has jumped substantially since the onset of the financial crisis, says a report released today by the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU/CUPE).

Report highlights downsides of P3s

Jun 10, 2009 03:05 PM A new report on privatization finds that P3s can have significant downsides for the public interest.

Garbage and recycling back in-house in Port Moody BC

Jun 29, 2009 09:11 PM Garbage and recycling collection was a publicly-delivered service June 29, in Port Moody BC, for the first time in ten years.

Trade high on agenda for FCM day one

Jun 5, 2009 05:26 PM As municipal politicians gather to discuss infrastructure, trade and the economy, CUPE is there to make sure workers’ expertise and ideas are part of the conversation.

Privatizing ambulances – what’s next? Fire and police? “Community safety not for sale”: CUPE

Jun 5, 2009 02:03 PM Privatizing emergency medical services (EMS) in West Nipissing will divert already scarce resources into private profits and undermine community safety, said the union representing West Nipissing paramedics, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 1101, at an emergency rally today.